AU2008248439A1 - Pick and place gripper device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A gripper device is provided for picking up and releasing an article. The device includes a support (15, 16) and a pair of grippers (10, 11) pivotally mounted on the support for movement of their distal ends towards and away from each other. A belt (1) is arranged to extend across the gap defined between the distal ends of the grippers when they are spaced apart so that the belt is able to extend over the article to be picked up and to extend around the article when the grippers have been moved towards each other to pick up the article.
Description
WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 Title: Pick and place gripper device Field of the invention 5 The present invention relates to a gripper device for picking up and releasing an article. More particularly, the device may be mounted at the end of a moveable arm so that it can pick up an article from one location and place it in another. Summary of the invention 10 The present invention provides a gripper device for picking up and releasing an article, comprising: - a support; - a pair of grippers pivotally mounted on the support for movement of distal ends 15 thereof towards and away from each other; and - a belt arranged to extend across the gap defined between the distal ends of the grippers when they are spaced apart so that the belt is able to extend over the article to be picked up and to extend around the article when the grippers have been moved towards each other to pick up the article. 20 The pivotal action of the gripper in combination with the belt provides an effective arrangement for reliably picking up a range of articles of varying size and shape. A gripper device embodying the invention may be particularly suitable for picking up 25 a pliable article from a support surface, such as a food product. In a preferred embodiment, the belt extends directly across the gap between the distal ends of the grippers. 30 The belt and grippers may be arranged such that when the distal ends of the grippers move towards each other to pick up an article their distal ends are able to penetrate between the said article and the support surface. The presence of the belt may help to WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 2 lift the article from the support surface clear of the distal ends of the grippers as they are brought together. An end portion at the distal end of each gripper is preferably angled inwardly towards 5 the other gripper, with respect to the radial direction from each gripper pivot, to help the grippers to scoop up an article. Alternatively, or more particularly, each end portion may define an engagement surface which forms an obtuse angle with respect to said radial direction when viewed parallel to the pivotal axis of the gripper. The obtuse angle may be in the range of 1200 to 160', and is preferably around 140'. 10 Preferably, the grippers are linked together via a linkage arranged such that the grippers are rotatable in an opposite sense to each other and each rotates through substantially the same angle as the other. Thus the operation of the gripper device is substantially symmetrical with respect to a central plane of the device. 15 In preferred embodiments, the gripper device includes a belt tensioning arrangement for controlling the tension of the belt. The belt tensioning arrangement may comprise a pair of arms pivotally mounted on the support, with their distal ends coupled to respective ends of the belt. Preferably, the arms are linked together via a linkage 20 arranged such that the arms are rotatable in an opposite sense to each other and each rotates through substantially the same angle as the other. Each arm may include a pair of bars having longitudinal axes substantially parallel with the pivotal axes of the arms. Each end of the belt passes between a respective 25 pair of bars such that friction between the belt and the bars is able to assist in tensioning of the belt. In some embodiments, the belt is formed of an elastic material. Each end of the elastic belt may be attached to a respective gripper, in which case a belt tensioning 30 arrangement may not be required.
WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 In a preferred configuration an end portion at the distal end of each gripper is angled inwardly towards the other gripper, with respect to the radial direction from each gripper pivot at the distal ends. This assists penetration of the grippers beneath an article to be picked up. 5 The invention further provides a method for picking up an article from a support surface with a gripper device as described herein, comprising: - pivoting the pair of grippers towards each other such that their distal ends penetrate between the article and the support surface, with the belt sandwiched between each 1o gripper and the article and extending between the grippers above the article, until the gripper device is able to lift the article from the support surface. The belt tensioning arrangement may then be used to increase the tension in the belt, drawing the belt out from between the grippers so that it wraps around the article to 15 retain it in position. If the article is pliable, this action may also be used to squeeze the article into a more compact shape. With the article held in the gripper device, it can then be moved to another location (for example by a robot arm) where the article is to be released. It may be released by 20 driving the grippers apart. Alternatively, it may be released by reducing or removing the driving force applied to the grippers, allowing the belt tension to force the grippers apart. Brief description of the drawings 25 A sequence of operation of a gripper device embodying the present invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings, wherein: 30 Figure 1 is a side view of the gripper assembly showing hidden detail and with the belt in place. The gripper is shown approaching the target product on a conveyor belt or similar. The approach direction is generally from above the product; WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 4 Figure 2 is an isometric view of Figure 1 but not showing the belt and product; Figure 3 shows the gripper in position over the product with the belt laying on top of 5 the product; Figure 4 is an isometric view of Figure 3 but not showing the belt and product; Figure 5 shows the jaws closed around the product squeezing it up to a new shape (if 10 it is pliable) and picking it up from the conveyor belt surface; Figure 6 is an isometric view of Figure 5 but not showing the belt and product; Figure 7 shows the belt being tensioned around the product to hold it firmly and 15 produce a roughly cylindrical shape if it is pliable; Figure 8 is an isometric view of Figure 7 but not showing the belt and product; and Figure 9 shows the product being ejected from the gripper by releasing the force on 20 the jaws (but still maintaining tension on the belt) into a receptacle (such as a tray), maintaining its roughly cylindrical shape. Detailed description of the drawings. 25 The gripper is operable to roll up pliable product such as chicken fillets and retain that shape while placing in a tray. This is desirable by supermarkets because it gives a tidy and compact presentation. 30 The gripper can equally be used for relatively rigid products such as chicken drumsticks. It will not change the shape of such a product, but the positive ejection by the belt tension can be used to aid accurate placement rather than relying on gravity.
WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 5 The belt is designed and mounted so that it can be replaced easily for hygiene purposes, without use of tools. It extends around the distal ends of the grippers. A large wrap angle around 2 stationary bars is employed to take the belt load largely in 5 friction, so that the single mounting hole at each end is not over-stressed. In Figure 1, 1 is the flexible belt, probably not under tension in this position. The belt is hooked to pivoting arms 2 and 3 at 4 and 5 wrapping around bars 6,7,8,9 such that tension in the belt is largely absorbed by frictional resistance around the bars. The 10 bars form part of the arms 2 and 3. The arms 2 and 3 are geared together so that they rotate in an opposite sense to each other and by the same angle thus ensuring the belt is moved symmetrically. The arms 2 and 3 are actuated by a pneumatic cylinder 14, having its base pivoting on arm 3 and the rod end connected to arm 2. is The product is gripped by the jaws 10 and 11 which are actuated by pneumatic cylinders 12 and 13. The jaws are geared together so that they rotate in an opposite sense to each other and by the same angle, ensuring that the pick and place is largely symmetrical about a central plane. 20 The operation of the cylinders may for example be as described below. In Figure 1 the jaws are driven open (i.e. 12 and 13 are extended). The cylinder 14 is not under pressure at all and is free to move as required by the belt contacting the product, see Figure 3. In Figure 5 the pressure on cylinders 12 and 13 is switched so 25 that the jaws are drawn together. The cylinder 14 is still not pressurised. A short while after the jaws are closed pressure is applied to 14 trying to close the cylinder and tensioning the belt. The force applied is such that it draws the belt tight around the product, see Figure7. The belt tension is not sufficient to force the jaws 30 apart at this stage.
WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 6 In Figure 9, for placing the product in a tray, the belt tension is maintained but the force on the jaws from 12 and 13 is released by switching the pressure off. The belt tension now is high enough to force the jaws apart and thus eject the product. 5 As the robot moves to pick up the next piece, pressure is applied to 12 and 13 to extend them and thus be in position to pick, see Figure 1, and the pressure is simultaneously released on 14. Reference numerals 15 and 16 identify part of the quick release device for mounting 10 the gripper to the robot arm. 15
Claims (20)
1. A gripper device for picking up and releasing an article, comprising: - a support; 10 - a pair of grippers pivotally mounted on the support for movement of distal ends thereof towards and away from each other; and - a belt arranged to extend across the gap defined between the distal ends of the grippers when they are spaced apart so that the belt is able to extend over the article to be picked up and to extend around the article when the grippers have been moved towards each 15 other to pick up the article.
2. A device of claim 1, wherein the gripper device is suitable for picking up a pliable article from a support surface. 20
3. A device of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the belt extends directly across the gap between the distal ends of the grippers.
4. A device of any preceding claim, wherein the belt and the grippers are arranged such that when the distal ends of the grippers move towards each other to pick up an article their 25 distal ends are able to penetrate between the said article and the support surface.
5. A device of any preceding claim, wherein an end portion at the distal end of each gripper is angled inwardly towards the other gripper, with respect to the radial direction from the respective gripper pivot. 30'
6. A device of any preceding claim, wherein an end portion at the distal end of each gripper defines an engagement surface which forms an obtuse angle with respect to the radial direction from the respective gripper pivot, when viewed parallel to the pivotal axis of the gripper. 35
7. A device of claim 6, wherein said obtuse angle is in the range of 120 to 1600. WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 8
8. A device of any preceding claim, wherein the grippers are linked together via a linkage arranged such that the grippers are rotatable in an opposite sense to each other and each rotates through substantially the same angle as the other. 5
9. A device of any preceding claim including a belt tensioning arrangement for controlling the tension of the belt.
10. A device of claim 9, wherein the belt tensioning arrangement comprises a pair of arms pivotally mounted on the support, with their distal ends coupled to respective ends of the 10 belt.
11. A device of claim 10, wherein the arms are linked together via a linkage arranged such that the arms are rotatable in an opposite sense to each other and each rotates through substantially the same angle as the other. 15
12. A device of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein each arm includes a pair of bars having longitudinal axes substantially parallel with the pivotal axes of the arms, and each end of the belt passes between a respective pair of bars such that friction between the belt and the bars assists in coupling the belt to the arms. 20
13. A device of any preceding claim, wherein the belt is formed of an elastic material.
14. A device of claim 13 when dependent on any of claims 1.to 8, wherein each end of the belt is attached to a respective gripper. 25
15. A method for picking up an article from a support surface with a gripper device as claimed in any preceding claim, comprising: - pivoting the pair of grippers towards each other such that their distal ends penetrate between the article and the support surface, with the belt sandwiched between each 30 gripper and the article and extending between the grippers above the article, until the gripper device is able to lift the article from the support surface. WO 2008/135720 PCT/GB2008/001491 9
16. A method of claim 15 when dependent on any of claims 3 to 8, including a step of increasing the tension in the belt with the belt tensioning arrangement, thereby drawing the belt out from between the grippers so that it wraps more tightly around the article to retain it in position. 5
17. A method of claim 15 or claim 16 including a step of releasing the article by driving the grippers apart.
18. A method of any of claim 15 to 17, including a step of increasing tension in the belt with 10 the belt tensioning arrangement, thereby driving the grippers apart and releasing the article.
19. A method of any of claims 15 to 18 including a step of releasing the article by reducing or removing the driving force applied to the grippers, allowing tension in the belt to force 15 the grippers apart.
20. A method of any of claims 15 to 19 for picking up a pliable article wherein the article is reshaped into a more compact configuration by the grippers and belt as it is picked up.
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